Operating a UAV in areas with strong magnetic fields presents several limitations due to the potential for interference with the UAV's magnetometer. A magnetometer is a sensor used to measure the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field, providing the UAV with heading and orientation information. Strong magnetic fields, whether natural or artificial, can disrupt the magnetometer's readings, leading to inaccurate heading estimation and navigation errors. The primary limitation is inaccurate heading. Strong magnetic fields can cause the magnetometer to provide incorrect heading information to the flight controller. This can result in the UAV drifting off course, circling uncontrollably, or struggling to maintain a stable heading. Erroneous heading data leads to navigation problems. Inaccurate magnetometer readings can interfere with autonomous navigation functions, such as waypoint naviga....
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